Jordan has been linked to the role of the Johnny Storm/the Human Torch. The Stan Lee and Jack Kirby creation has traditionally been portrayed as white.

Captain America star Chris Evans played the Torch in the previous two movie outings.

Girls star Allison Williams was also recently reported to be in the running for the film.

Jordan will next be seen in Fruitvale Station, which received good reviews following its Sundance debut.

Fantastic Four is scheduled for release on March 6, 2015.

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